Executive Head : HR Operations

Guardian Recruiting; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an HR Director to oversee the HR function across multiple divisions in South Africa. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of HR Generalist experience, with a strong background in strategic leadership, operational excellence, and employee relations. This role requires expertise in statutory compliance and B-BBEE codes. If you meet the qualifications, apply now to take your career to the next level.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive HR Generalist experience, 5 in senior management.
• In-depth knowledge of statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience with B-BBEE generic codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct HR function across divisions.
• Manage and deliver successful People Projects.
• Enhance employee relations and talent management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational excellence

Talent management

Employee Relations

Performance Management

HR Analytics and Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Human Resources

Postgraduate Degree in Psychology or HR

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Sage People 300

Mpowered (BBBEE Management System)

Job description

Overview

Our client is an established team who operate in a fast-paced, high pressure context. Reporting into the CFO, you will take accountability for leading and directing the HR function across their three main divisions both in South Africa and African countries.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership
• Operational excellence
• Talent management
• Employee Relations
• Performance Management
• BBBEE and Transformation
• HR Analytics and Reporting

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum Bachelors degree in Psychology or Human Resources
• Postgraduate Degree in Psychology or Human Resources would be advantageous
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive HR Generalist experience, five (5) of which should have been in a senior management / leadership role
• Working knowledge of all statutory compliance requirements (EMP201, EMP501 Reconciliations, COIDA, UIF, WSP / ATR & Employment Equity)
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of the B-BBEE generic codes
• Proficiency and competence in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Sage People 300 and Mpowered (BBBEE Management System) experience would be an added advantage
• Proven experience in partnering with Business Leaders to achieve strategic objectives
• Proven experience in rollout, managing and delivering successful People Projects at varying scales and across different aspects of HR

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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Should you not have heard back within a two-week period, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.